FY-18 DPR gardening instructor

The District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a Gardening Instructor for Fiscal Year 2018, with a contract opportunity published on June 5, 2018, and a proposal submission deadline of June 11, 2018. This procurement appears to be a service contract focused on providing gardening instruction, likely for community or recreational programs. The primary objectives include delivering comprehensive gardening education and potentially supporting urban agricultural initiatives within the district. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing and implementing gardening curricula, potentially working with diverse community groups, parks, or educational settings. Required qualifications likely include expertise in horticulture, gardening techniques, educational instruction, and potentially prior experience working with urban gardening programs. Evaluation criteria would presumably assess the contractor's professional background, instructional capabilities, proposed curriculum design, and ability to engage diverse participant groups effectively.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the District of Columbia often prioritizes local and disadvantaged business enterprises in its procurement processes. The contract appears to be relatively short-term, aligned with the FY-18 fiscal year, which suggests a potential contract value in the moderate range, likely between $10,000 and $50,000 depending on the scope and intensity of instructional services. No incumbent vendors or specific technological integration requirements are mentioned in the available contract details. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive gardening knowledge, strong instructional skills, and the ability to develop engaging educational programming. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents to ensure complete compliance with the District of Columbia's procurement guidelines and specific contract requirements.